"Hidden Marvels" Safari
Short Description and Price
Road+Flight combination safaris bring together the best of both worlds. By flying some parts of the journey, we can cover greater distances in less time and avoid stretches of rugged terrain.
This exclusive combination safari takes you to all of Kenya’s best safari destinations. Setting out in Tsavo East National Park, home to Kenya’s fancy “Red Elephants”, we travel on to Lumo Sanctuary, also known as “Lions Bluff”. The next stop on this journey of a lifetime is Amboseli National Park, where we marvel at Mount Kilimanjaro and an incredible wildlife ensemble. Passing by Lake Naivasha, Kenya’s most beautiful freshwater lake, we finally reach the highlight of our safari: the world-famous Maasai Mara. Here, we come face-to-face with Africa’s BIG FIVE.
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Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park
Our driver will comfortably pick you up from your hotel at 6:30am in the early morning. We then start of together to Tsavo East National Park, where we arrive in time for a spectacular morning game drive with chances to spot Red Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos, Giraffes, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Leopards, Zebras and an abundance of bird species. Game spotting in Tsavo East is usually fast and easy. After the morning game drive, we check in at our accommodation for lunch. We have time to relax and dip into the inviting swimming pool, then head for an exciting game viewing trip in the late afternoon.
There are many fascinating aspects to observe in the open areas of Tsavo East, such as the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows. An additional attraction is the Athi River flanked by stately Doum palms which, near the Manyani gate, forms the Lugard Falls, a long stretch of rippling white-water cataracts and a favorite haunt for sunbathing Crocodiles.
Overnight at the Sentrim Tsavo Tarhi Camp
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary (Lions Bluff)
On our second day of safari adventure, we wake up early for an energizing cup of coffee or tea and then embark on an early-morning game drive within Tsavo East. This is our chance to spot an abundance of animals, as the majority of the park’s wildlife is very active in the early morning hours. Fuled by our rich impressions we return back to the lodge for full breakfast. After breakfast, we proceed with a game drive en-route to Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary (Lions Bluff). We arrive at the Lions Bluff Lodge for check-in and lunch. You will have time to relax at your private veranda while enjoying the stunning, unrivaled 360 degrees views overlooking miles and miles of uninhabited Africa. At 4pm, we proceed to our evening game drive with an optional surprise sundowner at the Lions Rock. After a long and adventurous day, we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at the Lions Bluff Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary (Lions Bluff) – Amboseli National Park
After a good night’s sleep, we enjoy a comfortable breakfast and continue our journey towards magical Amboseli National Park. On a clear we marvel at the snow-capped peaks of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as we approach the park. We arrive at our lodge in perfect time for lunch and a breathtaking afternoon game drive. Amboseli is best known for its great herds of Elephants – you’ll often find plenty of them standing knee-deep in the water, spraying water, eating and bathing in the swamps to cool off. Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful.
Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
We spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, embarking on marvelous morning and afternoon game drives. This park is a genuine paradise for all sorts of stunning wildlife. Amboseli is Big Game Country. With a bit of luck, we come face-to-face with all of the BIG Five here. Mount Kilimanjaro provides the background scenery for our adventures in Amboseli. Anyone will agree it’s a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the exact moment in which the mountain emerges from the cloud layers into bright sunshine. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape from every perspective, dwarfing even the park’s huge Elephants. Amboseli is a must-see and even experienced Safari adventurers enjoy returning here – stunningly beautiful wildlife against the background of Africa’s highest mountain is a picture no one gets ever tired of. We can also decide to visit a Maasai Village close-by and learn about the proud tribe’s rich culture and practices.
Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Lake Naivasha
We depart magical Amboseli National Park for beautiful Lake Naivasha, stopping underway for lunch in Nairobi. Lake Naivasha is the highest-lying lake in the eastern arm of the East African Rift Valley and one of two freshwater lakes in Kenya. The lake is a paradise for all sorts of water birds: Pelicans, Herons, Eagles, Geese and Ducks are found in plentiful numbers. Hippos are taking baths or rest lazily around the shores of the lake. Wildebeest (Gnus) and Impalas graze close by. We arrive in good time for an afternoon boat ride (optional, at an extra cost) to watch the sun set over Lake Naivasha. Navigating right through herds of Hippos is a rather special experience that – we guarantee for that – you won’t easily forget. Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals. The island is a private game sanctuary, and home to Zebras, Gazelles, Monkeys, Hares, Bucks and Giraffes. In the evening, we return to our lodge for a delicious dinner.
Overnight at the Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Lake Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Lake Naivasha National Park – Maasai Mara Game Reserve
After a comfortable breakfast, we depart stunning Lake Naivasha for the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the jewel among Kenya’s game reserves. The enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains and is well-known for its spectacular wildebeest migration. It is the true home of the BIG FIVE: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Cape Buffalo. Its name derives from the Maasai people, the ancestral inhabitants of the area, who still call the wide plains of Kenya and northern Tanzania home. As we travel through Maasai land, we occasionally come across a solitary Maasai Moran (=Warrior) standing on one foot while herding hundreds of cows, goats and sheep. His only defense against the dangerous wildlife surrounding him to all sides is a single stick or spear!
Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara, we comfortably take lunch at our camp before exploring the huge reserve on a late afternoon game drive. In the evening, we relax around the campfire and enjoy an excellent dinner.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Embarking on magnificent morning and afternoon game drives, we spend a whole day viewing wildlife in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The famous reserve has been the setting of the well-known movie ‘Out of Africa’. Its astonishing wildlife is the star of the show, providing drama and intrigue against the backdrop of a spectacular scenery. We definitely have good chances of encountering the “BIG FIVE” face-to-face: Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Wildebeest (Gnus), Zebras, Cheetahs and Gazelles can also be easily spotted. We also look out for the great migration, a massive accumulation of 1.5 million Wildebeest, 200,000 Zebras and 350,000 Gazelles stretching their legs over 2000km in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival. A trip to the Maasai Mara during the time of the great migration is surely an impression nobody can ever forget.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Another day in paradise! We enjoy an early breakfast, then head off for more spectacular game viewing. You have the option of visiting the Hippo Point at the nearby Mara River and view countless Hippopotamus and Crocodiles. Throughout the whole park, we have good chances of meeting the Big Five. After our morning game drive, we head back towards our camp, where we take lunch and find time for a comfortable siesta. Well-rested and hungry for more adventures, we embark on a late afternoon game drive. Animals spotted here include Giraffes, Impalas, Monkeys, Gazelles and a myriad of bird species. We can also opt to visit one of the close-by Maasai Villages and learn more about their cultural traits, their traditions, songs and dances. The Maasai are a proud tribe well-known for their capabilities in war and for their fearlessness in close encounter with wild and dangerous animals.
Overnight at the Osero Camp or Oloshaiki Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Mombasa/Diani
After breakfast, we head to Nairobi for lunch. Our driver then safely transfers you to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you board a flight back to Mombasa/Diani. In Mombasa/Diani, our driver already waits for you and brings you back to your hotel safely. Your safari ends here, but you will take home a big bright smile and a lifetime of memories, that much is certain!
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Program includes:
- Drive in a Private Safari Van with English speaking tour driver/guide
- Flight back to Mombasa/Diani
- All transfers
- All park entry fees
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in program
- Government taxes
- Mineral water on the van
Not included:
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Drinks and beverages and any other item of personal nature
- International Flights
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